SIKESTON― A section of U.S. Route 60 in Stoddard County will be closed as contractor crews perform excavation. Due to the equipment in use, a closure of both directions of Route 60 will be necessary. To minimize impacts, the closure will be in place overnight.
This section of roadway is located between Essex and Morehouse, Missouri and extends from Route 153/Route N to Route 114. A signed detour will be in place.
Weather permitting, work will take place overnight Monday, Oct. 10 from midnight to 3 a.m.
The work zones will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.
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